Very Good
#713 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 27% in state
Gw Carver Elementary
Elementary School · Kannapolis City Schools · Kannapolis, NC
A Kannapolis City Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
525 East C St, Kannapolis, NC 28083
- Math 49% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gw Carver Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gw Carver Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kannapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,563
Median home value
$194,300
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–10 | 0.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| North Kannapolis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Forest Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Jackson Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kannapolis City Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gw Carver Elementary is listed in Kannapolis City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gw Carver Elementary
Gw Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Kannapolis, NC, part of Kannapolis City Schools, serving approximately 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gw Carver Elementary
What grades does Gw Carver Elementary serve?
Gw Carver Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gw Carver Elementary?
Gw Carver Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gw Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gw Carver Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gw Carver Elementary rank in NC?
Gw Carver Elementary ranks #713 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Gw Carver Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gw Carver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gw Carver Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gw Carver Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Gw Carver Elementary a charter school?
No, Gw Carver Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gw Carver Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gw Carver Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gw Carver Elementary?
99.4% of students at Gw Carver Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (704) 932-4161
- Area population (ZIP 28083)
- 28,474
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28083; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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